Results 1-20 of 329 for does speaker:Alan Dillon

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Directed Toward Referees, Officials, and Players in Sport: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: ...Turning to Dr. May, I raise the Sport Ireland criteria for recognition. She said in her opening statement all applicant bodies must satisfy Sport Ireland they have a formal disciplinary policy. Does Sport Ireland review that policy in terms of how it is implemented? If a body does not have such a policy, what repercussions are there or what does Sport Ireland do to ensure this is in place?

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority: Financial Statements 2020 (27 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: In terms of the NTA's collaboration with the different Local Link services, how does it allocate funding to each on a national basis? Is it a demand-led programme? How does the NTA engage with Mayo Local Link, for example, in terms of delivering a local service?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications
National Broadband Plan Expenditure and Related Matters (10 Feb 2022)

Alan Dillon: Does NBI specifically talk about national figures versus county figures, or does it look at each of them separately?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Residential Tenancies Board - Financial Statements 2020 (24 Feb 2022)

Alan Dillon: What enforcement powers does the residential tenancies legislation afford the board with regard to people who are receipt of HAP? What work does the RTB do on their behalf?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 26 - Education
2018 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 7 - Purchase of Sites for School Provision
2019 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 8 - Management of the Schools Estate (7 Jul 2022)

Alan Dillon: When Mr. Loftus refers to large-scale projects, does he mean those of a certain valuation? What does the Department define as large, medium and small?

Public Accounts Committee: Greyhound Racing Ireland: Financial Statements 2021 (10 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: The question was in relation to the traceability system. How many greyhounds does Mr. Herbert reckon have not been signed up to that? How does Greyhound Racing Ireland monitor the welfare of greyhounds that have not been signed up?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Local Government Fund Account 2021
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 4: Re-allocation of Voted Funds
Chapter 6: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities
Chapter 7: The Housing Agency’s Revolving Acquisition Fund (26 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: Does the Department have targets, milestones or key performance indicators associated with HAP and RAS? How does the Department monitor them?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: RTÉ (Resumed) (13 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: How does RTÉ intend to manage its debt to ensure it does not default on any of its obligations?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: RTÉ (Resumed) (13 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: How does RTÉ evaluate each employee who is allocated these allowances? Are they based on performance reviews, or what criteria does RTÉ set?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Non-court-based Conflict Resolution Mechanisms for Media-related Complaints: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: My final question concerns qualified privilege in defamation cases. What does that entail and what impact does it have on cases that are presented to the Office of the Press Ombudsman and the Press Council of Ireland?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: Does GSOC refer back to the actual person at the centre of the investigation or does it allow the likes of the coroner to outline that there will be criminal charges related to a subsequent investigation?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: On the register of interests, does Mr. Bakhurst expect to implement some disciplinary measures or sanctions for those who may have breached the employee guidelines? We are aware that some employees have taken down social media posts. Others are trying to convene to make a joint registration. When does Mr. Bakhurst expect it to be published?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Protection of Children in the Use of Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: Does Coimisiún na Meán review that risk assessment? Is it presented to the organisation so that it can be validated and stress tested? Is it stress tested vis-à-vis protecting those under a certain age or others who are vulnerable, in the context of what Coimisiún na Meán is trying to do? New technology is being expanded continuously. The apps on our phones are...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: Family carers are the backbone of care provision and an essential pillar in our healthcare system. It is increasingly clear the classification of carer's allowance as a social assistance payment does not recognise the uniqueness of family carers within our social welfare system. Many family carers I have spoken to feel strongly the means test for the allowance needs to be overhauled. As...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: On the guidelines and auxiliary activities within quarries, does the Department have any remit or oversight of enforcement orders against quarries with respect to adherence to the standards of the NSAI? What visibility does the Department have in that regard? Is it the director of services in the planning section or the environmental section in the local authorities who would engage with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Air Navigation Service: Chairperson Designate (8 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: There have been various reports and advocacy from many European airlines around a single European sky, which for many would create a more effective airline architecture. How does AirNav view this initiative? What are Mr. Bourke's thoughts on the enhancement of traffic management across Europe? We are at the mercy of the French and most recently the UK when it had technical issues around...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: ...the Public Appointments Service. Delays may possibly be envisaged in getting the expertise. Again, the locations will need to be validated and the merits of them will need to be assessed. What does the Department envisage with regard to the required expertise within each local authority to ensure we have speed of assessment on applications that are delivered? What has the Department...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Communications (5 Apr 2022)

Alan Dillon: ...Taoiseach also said that if Ireland was to reduce its VAT rate, we would lose the EU derogation governing VAT and excise duty. However, he said the Government would seek flexibility around this. Does the Taoiseach have an update on whether this has been agreed and when does he expect a decision to be made on any downward adjustment on the VAT rate for fuel?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media
Sport Ireland: Financial Statements 2022
FAI: Matters relating to Governance and Funding (22 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: ...CFO has said. This email also includes a caveat warning: "Our normal policy is not to. It is use them or lose them." That is substantially different from what we heard on 13 December last. Does Mr. Keohane agree that this request was driven by Mr. Hill? It was against the standard FAI employee rulebook that Mr. Hill and Mr. Roy Barrett signed off on. Does Mr. Keohane feel this is a...